Casualties unknown

1983-07-09: Cessna 170B (N9154A) — Durhamville, NY

Durhamville, NY, US

On July 9, 1983, a Cessna 170B (registration N9154A) was involved in an aviation accident near Durhamville, NY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported an aircraft touched down 500 ft down the runway, then encountered a strong gust after rolling 200 ft. The aircraft veered left, exited the runway, hit an embankment, became airborne, but the pilot reduced power due to vibration and landed on a parallel grass strip. The left main gear collapsed on touchdown, and the aircraft skidded to a stop.

Incident Summary

According to the pilot, the aircraft touched down approximately 500 feet down the runway. After rolling about 200 feet, the aircraft encountered a strong gust of wind. The gust caused the aircraft to veer left and depart the runway.

Sequence of Events

The pilot simultaneously applied full power as the aircraft struck an embankment. The impact with the embankment caused the aircraft to become airborne. However, during the brief flight, the pilot felt a vibration and therefore reduced power. The pilot then executed a landing on a grass strip that ran parallel to the asphalt runway.

After touchdown on the grass, the left main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft subsequently skidded to a stop. No further details about the aircraft, occupants, or injuries were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X43918. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.